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If visiting Sacramento, this is the largest attraction in Old Sacramento which is unique in itself. Plan on a few hours at the museum, then exploring the old buildings which have plenty of shops and eateries. The museum is fascinating. The story of the railroad...More

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Ask olblu92 about California State Railroad Museum

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When my children were young we were members and I took them monthly. Now, I'm visiting with the grandchildren and it has changed a little but is still great for 2 to 90 year olds. The 2 year old was spooked by the sleeper car...More

Ask Beth S about California State Railroad Museum

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This inexpensive ($12.00) museum has a lot to offer. There is a video documenting the transcontinental railroad and how it connected California and made it quicker to travel and transport goods. We toured dining and sleeping cars and even the mail car. We learned how...More

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its 12.00 to get in. lots to see if you are interested in rail history. The guides are very knowledgeable and entertaining to talk with. I was there on a slow day and got a lot of information from the guides. glad I went

Ask SedonaSid about California State Railroad Museum

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Docent tour with Bob was excellent introduction to the museum. Found history of railroad interesting. Not a railroad buff, so details of engine type etc not particularly interesting. Loved walking through old sleeping and dining cars. Also the post office car. Enjoyed watching model train...More

Ask scampi745 about California State Railroad Museum

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This museum is fantastic. Considering the importance that the railroads has in American (especially western) history this museum is a must do if you are in Sacramento.
Charting the complete history of the western railroads from conception to modern day, you could easily spend a...More

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Ask Mathew W about California State Railroad Museum

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This is a large museum filled with locomotives both old and new. There is also an exhibit where they added rocking mechanism to the train with sound effects so that when you walk inside the train, you feel like you are inside a moving train....More

Ask Michael K about California State Railroad Museum

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Yes this museum is massive and all indoors. The area where the actual trains are is kind of like a huge garage/warehouse type of structure, but again it is all enclosed. I have visited more than once in the winter and don't... More

Yes this museum is massive and all indoors. The area where the actual trains are is kind of like a huge garage/warehouse type of structure, but again it is all enclosed. I have visited more than once in the winter and don't remember ever being cold there, and I tend to get cold very easily. Babies and little ones should be fine.

I walked through it with my 5 year old grandson. He went through parts of it twice. We also watched the short movie and shopped in the gift store. It took about 2 hours, but you might not love it as much as we did! But, you... More

I walked through it with my 5 year old grandson. He went through parts of it twice. We also watched the short movie and shopped in the gift store. It took about 2 hours, but you might not love it as much as we did! But, you might.

No, this museum is not a working railroad. However, the Amtrak to the bay is located about 1/2 mile from the Museum...and that will get you to/from SF in one day. Uber/Lyft from museum to Amtrak is only $7!